Cheri Kessler
Canyon City,OR
Summary
Dynamic leader with extensive experience in governance and housing management. Skilled in effective communication and conflict resolution, successfully driving compliance and supporting strategic decision-making that benefits clients and stakeholders.
Overview
1
1
Certification
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Colorado Notary Public
Colorado Secretary of State
Cañon City, Colorado
04.2026 - Current
- Administered oaths and affirmations on legal documents to affirm clients' honor and accountability.
- Administered affirmations to ensure legal document authenticity.
- Verified signatures and identities for notarized documents.
- Maintained accurate records of all notarial acts performed.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations and procedures.
- Adhered to strict confidentiality standards at all times while handling sensitive information.
- Followed state laws regarding proper completion of notarial acts.
Director, Board of Directors
Herlong Public Utility District
Herlong, California
01.2025 - 03.2026
- Convene monthly and emergency meetings to make uniform decisions enhancing service delivery for clients using water and wastewater services.
- Approve long-term goals, business strategies, and major resource allocations to optimize service outcomes for water and sewer district clients.
- Hire, evaluate, and set compensation for General Manager, ensuring leadership aligns with district objectives.
- Reviewing and approving annual budgets, financial statements, and audits.
- Identifying the special district’s risks and ensuring internal controls are in place.
- Ensuring the special district follows all local, state, and federal laws as well as its own internal bylaws as a special district.
California Notary Public
California Secretary Of State
Herlong
06.2018 - 03.2026
- Verified identities of signers to ensure compliance with state regulations.
- Administered oaths for various legal documents and affidavits.
- Maintained accurate records of notarizations performed for public access.
- Ensured confidentiality and security of sensitive documents during notarization processes.
Housing Manager
SIRCO Property Management, Inc.
Herlong, California
05.2011 - 03.2026
- Developed and enforced housing policies to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Facilitated lease agreements and guided tenants through the application process.
- Coordinated property maintenance schedules and oversaw vendor performance.
- Coordinated with contractors for repairs, renovations and maintenance projects.
- Organized interviews with prospective tenants and determined eligibility for housing community.
- Implemented efficient filing systems for tenant records and documentation.
- Monitored financial records such as rent payments, budgets, accounts receivables and payables and other related documents.
- Identified potential areas for cost savings within the organization's housing operations.
Education
Colorado Notary RULONA
National Notary Association
Online04-2026
California Notary
National Notary Association
Online03-2022
Housing Data
Kanso Doorways
Online03-2022
California Notary
National Notary Association
Online03-2018
Email & Business Writing
Fred Prior/ Career Track
03-2018
Financials
Fred Prior/ Career Track
03-2018
Microsoft Excel And Beyond Basics
Fred Prior/Career Track
12-2016
Management
Fred Prior/ Career Track
10-2016
Housing Data
HDSWin
06-2011
High School Diploma -
Twin Oaks High School
San Marcos, CA06-1993
Skills
- Confidentiality assurance
- File system management
- Project management
- Data analysis
- Microsoft Excel
- Customer service
- Conflict resolution
- Effective communication
Certification
- Notary Public Commission
Timeline
Colorado Notary Public
Colorado Secretary of State
04.2026 - Current
Director, Board of Directors
Herlong Public Utility District
01.2025 - 03.2026
California Notary Public
California Secretary Of State
06.2018 - 03.2026
Housing Manager
SIRCO Property Management, Inc.
05.2011 - 03.2026
Colorado Notary RULONA
National Notary Association
California Notary
National Notary Association
Housing Data
Kanso Doorways
California Notary
National Notary Association
Email & Business Writing
Fred Prior/ Career Track
Financials
Fred Prior/ Career Track
Microsoft Excel And Beyond Basics
Fred Prior/Career Track
Management
Fred Prior/ Career Track
Housing Data
HDSWin
High School Diploma -
Twin Oaks High School